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Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Three Workout Motivation Boosters

Having trouble getting motivated to workout? Check out these tips:

Get a good body massage.

The benefits of a good message are more than just promoting overall relaxation. In maximizing your workout advantages, it has been proven as an excellent way of soothing those tired muscles. Beyond this, however, researches advocate its capacity to ease pain while improving your body's natural immune system.

Do it for a cause.

Joining cause-oriented programs requiring beneficial physical exertions like marathons or tree-planting programs work to benefit you in two distinctive ways: it motivates you and gives the similar benefits as that of a typical exercise routine. Check out your local national parks for volunteer opportunities to help out the environment. You could also sign up for special programs like tree planting or running marathons for charitable causes.

Cut back on gasoline expenses.

With the current economic difficulties prevailing, saving up on gasoline expenses by taking other more practical and physically beneficial means really goes a long way, especially where your health and finances are concerned. For trips to the nearby grocery, walk or ride a bike. Going up? Forget the elevator every once in a while and head for the stairs.